Which potted Begonia species is the best
This article summarizes the best potted Begonia species and the complete list of common Begonia types for green plant flower planting. Let's take a look with the editor!
Begonia is a traditional Chinese garden flower, and among them, the贴梗海棠 and 西府海棠 are always the first choice for landscape architects due to their beautiful and vivid colors. Even ancient scholars and literati used the poetic term "Begonia Spring Nap" to describe the graceful sleeping posture of Yang Guifei, one of the Four Great Beauties. This also indirectly proves the beauty of Begonia flowers. Actually, besides these woody Begonias, there are some other flowers also called Begonia. Today, Qingli introduces several such "Begonia flowers" for everyone to see, which one is the easiest to care for and which one is the most beautiful?
1. Radish Begonia
Radish Begonia actually has a very "fairy" name, which is called Rabbit's Ear Flower because its petals look like upright rabbit ears when in bloom. It is called Radish Begonia because it has a bulbous root similar to a radish. This bulb is the life foundation of the Radish Begonia, although it is not a real root system, it stores a lot of water and nutrients. If the bulb rots, then the life of this Radish Begonia is coming to an end.
Therefore, the maintenance of Radish Begonia is basically centered around the bulb. First, Radish Begonia prefers fertile and loose soil. During maintenance, try to use humus soil like pine needle soil and decomposed leaf soil. If you have to mix your own soil, the proportion of coarse materials like river sand or vermiculite that improve drainage should be larger, and change the soil if it becomes alkaline.
Radish Begonia is suitable for growing in a well-ventilated environment with plenty of scattered light. In early summer, when maintaining outdoors, it can be placed in the shade of tall flowering trees. Pay attention to the frequency of watering, as the radish bulb itself stores some water, temporary wilting will not be a problem, and it will recover firmness after watering. Excessive watering, on the other hand, is disadvantageous to the growth of the bulb, especially when using soil with poor drainage, which can easily rot the bulb.
Which potted Begonia species is the best
In June and July, as the temperature gradually rises, the stems and leaves of the Radish Begonia begin to wither, and the plant enters a dormant state. At this time, it is even more important to control the watering frequency and ensure that it does not completely dry out after moving it indoors. Wait until October when the weather cools down, and the flower and leaf buds reappear, then gradually resume watering and exposure to scattered light. Actually, with the current living standards, if the indoor temperature can reach above 15°C in winter, it is possible to ensure that the Radish Begonia continues to bloom.
2. Thistle Begonia
Thistle Begonia is what we commonly call Thistle梅花, because the branches are dark, so it is also called Iron Begonia, which is a typical Euphorbiaceae plant. Generally, Euphorbiaceae plants do not bloom beautifully, but Thistle Begonia is an exception. Although its flowers are small, they are numerous and have a long blooming period. As long as the temperature is suitable, Thistle Begonia can bloom all year round, which is indeed rare among flowers.
The maintenance of Thistle Begonia is extremely simple, with only two key points: prevent waterlogging and frost. Preventing waterlogging mainly starts from soil mixing and watering control. For soil mixing, a general garden soil mixed with river sand can be used, which not only does not easily accumulate water but can also fix the plant. As for watering, it can be determined according to the dryness of the surface of the potting soil. Thistle Begonia is extremely drought-resistant, and it is not too late to water even when the surface of the potting soil is completely dry. As for preventing frost, it should not be a problem for flower friends, as the living standards have improved significantly. Even in winter, the indoor temperature will not be too low under the support of heating or air conditioning.